Apfel Kuchen Recipe

Indulge in the irresistible charm of Apfel Kuchen, a delightful apple topping for coffee cake, straight from Mrs. S. Hiller's treasured recipe in "Heritage of Cooking." This East Perry County, Missouri classic features thinly sliced apples arranged artfully atop a buttery coffee cake base (recipe #40265), then generously sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and a touch of melted butter. A simple yet elegant dessert, perfect for a cozy afternoon coffee or a special occasion. Get ready to savor a taste of history!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 737.1 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Apfel Kuchen

  • 4-5 medium apples (about 4 cups sliced)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter

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How to Make Apfel Kuchen

  1. Preheat oven to the temperature specified in coffee cake recipe #40265.
  2. Peel and thinly slice 4-5 medium apples (about 4 cups sliced).
  3. Prepare half of the coffee cake dough according to recipe #40265 and place it in a prepared baking pan.
  4. Arrange apple slices in neat rows over the coffee cake dough, slightly overlapping.
  5. In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  6. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the arranged apples.
  7. Dot the top with 2 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter.
  8. Bake according to the instructions in coffee cake recipe #40265, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

514g

Fat

73g

Carbs

46g

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